I got my start in broadcasting at my local high school, broadcasting basketball games for the local cable station. From there, my passion grew. Sports have always played a big role in my life and being able to broadcast local high school sports has been a great joy for me. I am frequently reminded of how many talented student-athletes we have in southeast Minnesota. When not touring to several gyms and fields across southeast Minnesota for 103.1 KFIL and FUN 104, I write and broadcast local news for News-Talk 1340 KROC-AM and 96.9 FM. I grew up and currently live in Stewartville with my wife, our daughter, and our dog. I love the Twins, Vikings, Wild, Wolves, and Gophers and don't regret one minute of the heartbreaks it causes me. If you ever see me out and about, stop and say hi!
Luke Lonien
One Person Injured in Mower County Crash
One person was injured in a two-vehicle wreck near Austin Monday morning.
Southeast Minnesota Well Represented in Latest High School Volleyball Rankings
12 teams from Section 1 were ranked in the Top 10 in their respective classes this week.
Two People Injured in Alcohol-Involved Wreck in Southern Minnesota
The crash occurred Saturday afternoon.
Two People Killed, Two Others Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in East Central Minnesota
Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Pine City early Saturday morning.
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Latest Phone Scam
Residents have been receiving phone calls that show up on their caller ID as coming from 507-328-6800, which is the real phone number for the Non-Emergency Dispatch Center. These are not legitimate calls.
One Person Killed in Semi-Involved Crash in Western Minnesota
One person was killed in a semi-involved crash in western Minnesota Thursday morning.
300+ MnDOT Snowplow Operators in Rochester to Prepare for Winter Season
MnDOT in southeast Minnesota snowplows use an average of 757,726 gallons liquid salt brine each season.
Nine Area Teams Ranked in This Week’s Minnesota High School Football Rankings
Two teams in the area are ranked #1 in their class. Chatfield is #1 in Class AA and Stewartville is #1 in Class AAAA.
Gophers Add Alabama To Future Football Schedule – 10 Years From Now
The home-and-home series is set for 2032 and 2033.
Run From a ‘Crazed Killer’ at Minnesota’s Top Halloween Attraction
What is your favorite haunted attraction to attend every year?